Dentist - Chief of Dental

Summary

PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through December 31 - 2026. Eligible applicants will be referred each month as vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

• The Chief
  - Dental Service shall be knowledgeable of all disciplines of clinical dentistry - provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The Dentist Service Chief should also possess the expertise and competency to perform their specific scope of practice defined through the medical center credentialing and privileging process
• Administrative Duties:
  Maintains Service compliance with VHA Handbooks and Directives - VISN Policies
  - Medical Center Memorandum and Service Policies and Procedures pertinent to dental clinic management
• Responds to Congressional inquiries regarding issues germane to the Dental Service Compliant with accreditation standards - including IG
  - Joint Commission - and other applicable survey/oversight entities
• Compliant with Safety and Environment of Care (EOC) standards and programs
• Prepares and annual gap analysis to assess demand versus capacity
• Projects Dental Service workforce levels to meet current and future dental demand
• Assesses equipment and space needs for the Dental Service
• Prepares the Service annual budget and management briefing incorporating the gap analysis - workforce projections including contracts if applicable and equipment/space needs
• Collaborates with DSS to ensure appropriate labor mapping of all Dental Service staff
• Manages overtime in compliance with facility policy
• Manages the Dental Fee Base Program in compliance with applicable VHA and local policies
• Utilizes system redesign principles to promote organizational improvement - integrate quality metrics to monitor and improve performance - as well as optimize overall Service efficiency and effectiveness The Dentist provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
• The Dentist is assigned will provide dental screenings - cleanings - X-rays - and fillings
• He/She will also provide specialty dental procedures like root canal - restorations - and dentures
• Other duties and responsibilities - include but are not limited to:
  Preventing - diagnosing - and treating diseases - injuries and malformation of the teeth - jaws and the oral cavity and its adjacent tissues and structures
• Performing routine exams and teeth cleaning
• Performing restorative procedures - including fillings and crowns
• Performing comprehensive surgical care - including extractions (pulling teeth) and oral cancer screening
• Performing routine and advanced prosthodontic care - including bridges - dentures - and dental implants
• Performing routine and advanced periodontal care - including root canals - gum treatments - and supporting bone care
• Performing oral and facial reconstruction surgery to repair damage from traumatic injury or serious illness
• Other related duties as assigned
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment
• Program Approval - award amount (up to $200
  -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  4 10 hour shifts - day will vary Compressed/Flexible:
  Available Telework:
  Not Available Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN8CCoE - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized